New Client Landscaping Refresh

What happens here

The final stop involves assessing a new client's backyard for a landscaping refresh. The client, Steph, just moved into her house in November. The owner notes that while neighbors have elaborate paver patios and raised boulder walls (costing $15,000-$30,000), he recommends against duplicating that due to cost and it being 'overkill for the neighborhood'. Instead, he suggests starting with basic clean-up: removing overgrown plants (especially in the corners), removing and replacing existing rock around the house with fresh 3/4-inch angular limestone, and removing a sandpit, two planter boxes, and a vegetable garden in the backyard. He also suggests replacing sun-loving plants (hostas) with shade-appropriate plants and vice-versa, as the existing plants are misplaced and struggling. The total cost for cleaning and replacing rock around the house is estimated at $5,000. These changes focus on cost-effective improvements and better plant placement, ensuring a refreshed and tidy look without extensive construction.

Goal: Provide a cost-effective landscaping refresh for a new homeowner.